On April 16, participants of the 24th meeting of the Russia-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission on Economic cooperation visited Zangilan as part of their visit to Azerbaijan’s liberated territories.

Axar.az informs that at the Zangilan International Airport, the guests were welcomed by employees of the Special Representative Office of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Jabrayil, Gubadli and Zangilan districs, which are part of the East Zangezur economic region.

Participants first familiarized themselves with the Aghali village of Zangilan, where they were provided with detailed information about the village. The restoration and reconstruction works based on the “smart village” concept had been implemented in the Aghali village. They were also informed about the Great Return program, which ensured the return of the Aghali village residents to their native lands.

The 24th meeting of the Intergovernmental State Commission on Economic cooperation, co-chaired by Shahin Mustafayev, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, and Alexei Overchuk, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, will bring together representatives of relevant ministries and agencies of both countries.